"Manning the Shop"

Lisa & Holland are having a great time in Wisconsin shoveling snow. I am here at home "manning" the shop. It has been really busy, I hope that our customers have not had to wait too long for the delivery of their patterns. I can tell you that I have spent all the profit this month, check out the nice road bike that I have just purchased - don't tell Lisa!

Moose A. Moose

Today I made a Moose...but not just any moose! I custom-designed this crochet amigurumi version of the character "Moose A. Moose" from Noggin for a lady on Etsy. Her granddaughter just adores Moose A. Moose and she wanted to make one for her...but could not find any patterns. It was a fun little project and a nice way to test out the limits of my amigurumi-designing abilities, since as you can see, he's got a rather complicated shaped! Holland has been saying "moose" and carrying him around by his antlers.

Baby Version

Holland wanted a pair of slippers just like mom's, so I made these for her last night.

Goodie 2-Strap Baby Shoes

Pattern includes sizes 0-6 mos, 6-12 mos & 12-18 mos.

Goodie One-Shoe

I don't know why I decided to design some new slippers today when I have so much to do to get ready for my upcoming trip! I have about a dozen mini-cupcakes to make for a Little Kiwis Nest order, plus packing to do, etc.
I've only finished one of these slippers so far, as per usual...but plan to finish the other before I leave. They will be great to wear on the 14 hour airplane ride to L.A. :)

Goodie 2-Strap Ballet Flats

Features 2 side-buttoning straps and a really cool ribbed detail for a snug fit at the heel.

Winter Holiday Cardigan

Today I finished Holland's sweater, adding the sleeves, ribbed neckline and picot edging to cuffs, neckline, front and bottom of cardigan. The yarn I used is a cotton/acrylic/nylon/wool blend and is super soft and warm. I may try to write this pattern up in size 1-3 years only and then design something similar in baby sizes later on...

Sleeveless in New Zealand

I’m taking Holland to visit her grandparents in Wisconsin for the entire month of December. She will need something to keep her extra warm, so I am making this sweater for her to wear on our trip.
This design uses my “knit-look” crochet technique, same as I’ve used on my fingerless gloves pattern, knit-look cloche, etc. Unfortunately, I think this design (the way I chose to make it) is just a tad too complicated for me to type up and sell as a Holland Designs pattern. I may do something similar that isn’t as tricky at a later date to add to my pattern shop.
I’ve just finished the main part of the cardigan & still need to add sleeves and maybe an edging at the neckline.

Baby Morepork Owl

It's time to put the crochet hooks away ...and tidy up the house. But before I bid you adieu for the weekend, here is my latest creative effort, my baby morepork owl.
The pattern and the designer sample are up for sale in my crochetbury shop. I love this photo! Baby Morepork looks like he's learning to fly!